Tyson Fury has licence suspended by Boxing Board of Control after vacating world titles

Tyson Fury has had his boxing licence removed while his spate of recent issues is investigated.
A statement from the Boxing Board of Control said: "Mr. Fury’s licence is suspended pending further investigation into anti-doping and medical issues."
The announcement follows Fury voluntarily vacating his WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles.
The boxer announced on Wednesday night that he wants to fully focus on his medical treatment and recovery.
The 28-year-old said in a statement: "I won the titles in the ring and I believe that they should be lost in the ring, but I'm unable... read more

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